Memorials

It is important to most people to have a lasting memorial to remember their loved ones. A memorial provides a place to visit, to lay flowers or to just sit and remember.

There are lots of memorials to choose from for the cemetary as well as for cremation, there are also special memorials for children. Here is a selection of companies specialising in memorials:

• Co-operative Funeralcare 
• Memorials of Distinction
• McGarry Memorials – based in Manchester, UK

As well as the traditional memorials there are other ways to remember a loved one. The most popular way is to donate money in the memory of someone special, you can do that here:

• Barnardos.org.uk – donote in memory
• The Woodlands Trust – dedicate a tree

Another way to remember is to create online memorials, here are a few popular sites:

• GoneTooSoon is a not-for-profit organisation which enables anyone to create a free online memorial, leave a lasting tribute or light a candle for a much loved relative or friend who has passed away.
• MuchLoved is a registered charity working for bereaved people worldwide. We are here to help you create sensitive, personalised and lasting memorial websites in memory of your loved ones.
• Light up a Life – This site aims to provide you with a full listing of the hundreds of community-based ‘Light up a Life’ events which will be taking place across the country this winter. Light up a Life is the name given to a series of special events organised by local hospices. These events offer an opportunity to remember, celebrate and light a candle in memory of a loved one. By entering the postcode or place name and clicking on the search button on the right, you will find full details of the Light up a Life events taking place in your area. You can also use this website to light a virtual candle in memory of a loved one.

Raw Garden are an online gardening company who also sell Memorial Benches. Commemmorating a loved one, a charitable donation or just a personalised gift, Raw Garden can supply a range of top quality benches from £185.94 to £699.99 that will stand the test of time as well as tribute! Click here to see more details.

Memorial Benches

Raw Garden are an online gardening company who also sell Memorial Benches. Commemmorating a loved one, a charitable donation or just a personalised gift, Raw Garden can supply a range of top quality benches from £185.94 to £699.99 that will stand the test of time as well as tribute! All the benches below can be personalised with your own tribute as follows: Engraved with text of your choosing – £58.99 A brass plaque with text of your choosing – £35.00 Plaque fitted to the bench – £10.00 Bench assembly by trained staff – £14.95

Classic Teak Bench from Raw Garden

The Classic Teak Bench from Kingdom Teak is ideal for gardens or as a memorial park bench, with its higher back specially designed to maximise comfort. Clean cut and original in design, this robust furniture provides ideal seating to suit all and even has a flat armrest for a cup of tea. Its smooth lines and wide seat add to the comfort of this traditional classic teak garden bench. Available in 3 widths, 120, 150 and 180cm - Price £260

Neptune Classic Canterbury 4ft Bench

Sculpted from Albizzia, a strong, durable hardwood, the Canterbury garden bench provides a cost-effective alternative to our teak benches. The benches are constructed using mortice and tenon jointing. The robust frame, smooth lines and wide seat add comfort to this versatile traditional garden feature, and will withstand many years of continual outdoor use. Price £187.50

Britannia 2.4m Heavy Teak Bench

The Britannia 2.4m Heavy Teak Bench from Kingdom Teak provides strength and durability, extra 7cm-thick chunky legs, arms and an all-round heavier construction. This bench will last a lifetime and is great for parks and public spaces. Price £699.99